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Forest land could be at risk

Forest, Mississippi · Forest

Forest land could be at risk

The U.S. The Department of Agriculture is about to undo the 2001 Roadless Rule that has protected 59 million acres of national forests from being developed or logged for decades.Read Article

He Decides to Go Swimming Under a Waterfall While Hiking but Slides on a Rock: He Kills Himself Alone in the Middle of the Forest

Hiking · Forest

He Decides to Go Swimming Under a Waterfall While Hiking but Slides on a Rock: He Kills Himself Alone in the Middle of the Forest

On June 21, 2025, a 60-year-old hiker was found seriously injured in Illinois, USA. The victim obviously wanted to swim at the foot of a waterfall when she slipped. The man died...Read Article

Forest native one of Mississippi State’s Famous Maroon Band new drum majors

Four students representing Mississippi and Alabama will lead Mississippi State’s Famous Maroon Band as drum majors during the 2025-26 academic year including a Forest native, and Forest High School graduate. The 400-plus members of the Famous Maroon Band perform at all Bulldog football games and other significant university functions.Forest, Mississippi · Forest Read Article

Bell named Forest Police Chief

The City of Forest has a new top cop. Scott County native Steven Bell, 35, took over the position of Chief of Police on April 1, replacing long time chief Will Jones, who retired in December.Forest, Mississippi · Forest Read Article

Local volunteer continues family legacy of service

Cynthia Slaughter Melton describes herself as a professional volunteer. “I like to spend my time helping other people and doing things for them,” says Melton, who serves as Ward 4 alderwoman in the City of Forest and is a retired truancy officer and social worker. “It’s in my blood. It’s a part of me and my legacy.”Volunteering · Forest See the Story

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